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04-29-2011, 08:13 PM
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New Build
Actually I am looking to do a major overhaul on the build I currently have. Seeing how funds are a bit stretched atm, I am keeping my case, power supply and HDD. I will be replacing the CPU, mobo, ram and graphics card.
Phenom II X6 1090T Processor ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 G.SKILL Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB Graphics >> worth the upgrade to the 6950? Any ideas on what I should change/add? Anything I should stay away from or possibly think about before making the purchase? I do a bit of gaming and would possibly like to enter high end content with excellent graphics eventually. |
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04-29-2011, 08:28 PM
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Overclocking? If not, get 1333 ram, perferably from Corsair, Kingston or A-data.
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04-29-2011, 08:53 PM
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I honestly don't know if I would benefit enough to make it worthwhile so I will look into those other brands and see what I can find. I have used both Corsair and Kingston both before without issue.
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04-29-2011, 11:23 PM
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We also recommend Crucial ram. Stay away from G.skill.
What brand and model is your PSU? Best Graphics Cards For The Money: April 2011 : April Updates |
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05-01-2011, 09:31 AM
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Not too long ago I upgraded to a Corsair CMPSU-750TX. I went ahead and picked up some CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) which had some very good reviews and was 25% off.
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05-01-2011, 09:51 AM
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Perhaps list out your build? It makes it easier to evaluate the entire build when in one post.
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Asus P8P67 WS Revolution | Intel 2600K @ 4.7 GHz | Win 7 Pro 64 |8 gigs Corsair 1600 | Two Diamond 6990's in Crossfire| Corsair AX1200 | Thermalright Silver Arrow | Western Digital Black 2TB 64 meg cache | Lian-Li PC-A71B | Logitec Z-5500 | Three Asus 26" VW266H monitors running under Eyefinity | Last edited by David M; 05-01-2011 at 10:01 AM. |
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05-01-2011, 07:34 PM
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That would have been the smart thing to do at the start so i apologize for not doing so.
Current Keeps Lian Li case Corsair CMPSU-750TX PSU 8600GT (Removing for my 6850/6870 when this comes in) Upgrade Phenom II X6 1090T Processor ASUS M4A87TD EVO AM3 mobo CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600 (2 x 4GB) AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB Graphics ZALMAN CNPS9700 I switched the brand on the memory as suggested but I thought about it and I think I would like the ability to overclock if I find the need. I don't want to be stuck with the option of deal with it or buy a new set of ram and the cost right now isn't bad. I also work for a place that gets me access to AMD's retail edge program. The processor will be purchased directly through them and does not come with a stock cooler. I have always heard that Zalman makes great products and wanted some feedback on the one I listed above if i may. Also, would you use the paste that Zalman provides or your own? Thanks so much for the help so far. The last time I made a build things were so much different than they are now. |
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05-01-2011, 09:25 PM
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